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President-elect Donald Trump operates hotels and golf courses in Scotland

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What's to gain from Scotland's 'special relationship' with the US?

A BBC Panorama investigation revealed a 'smart meter divide' between Scotland and England

A BBC Panorama investigation revealed a 'smart meter divide' between Scotland and England

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John Swinney responds to Scottish fears around 'smart meter divide'

John Swinney slammed Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay at FMQs

John Swinney slammed Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay at FMQs

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John Swinney slams Tory 'rank hypocrisy' after National Care Service put on hold

John Swinney attending the AgriScot event to hear from the agriculture sector

John Swinney attending the AgriScot event to hear from the agriculture sector

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MSPs vote to reverse Labour Government's 'family farm tax'

The First Minister said his party needs to “strengthen its electoral position” ahead of four by-elections in Glasgow

The First Minister said his party needs to “strengthen its electoral position” ahead of four by-elections in Glasgow

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SNP must get their 'act together' says John Swinney ahead of council by-elections

Striking school support workers take part in a demonstration outside First Minister John Swinney's constituency office in Blairgowrie

Striking school support workers take part in a demonstration outside First Minister John Swinney's constituency office in Blairgowrie

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Unison hails ‘credible’ offer after school strikes in John Swinney’s constituency

As dangerous as the president-elect is, we are not immune to him or the toxic politics that he stands for

As dangerous as the president-elect is, we are not immune to him or the toxic politics that he stands for

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Patrick Harvie: Donald Trump does not deserve the First Minister's welcome

John Swinney said that the tax hike should not apply to the third sector

John Swinney said that the tax hike should not apply to the third sector

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UK Budget ‘cannot be balanced on back of Scotland’s charities’, John Swinney says

John Swinney speaking at FMQs on Thursday afternoon

John Swinney speaking at FMQs on Thursday afternoon

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John Swinney defends congratulating Donald Trump on US election win at FMQs

Humza Yousaf, then the first minister, froze council tax in a surprise announcement at the SNP conference last year

Humza Yousaf, then the first minister, froze council tax in a surprise announcement at the SNP conference last year

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Shona Robison warned against imposing another council tax freeze in Scottish Budget

Trump International Scotland described the president-elect as “a true leader in every sense of the word”

Trump International Scotland described the president-elect as “a true leader in every sense of the word”

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Donald Trump’s Scottish golf business celebrates 'wonderful' victory of 'true leader'

Scotch whisky bosses had urged US politicians in the run up to the presidential election “to speak up for the industry”

Scotch whisky bosses had urged US politicians in the run up to the presidential election “to speak up for the industry”

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John Swinney 'very concerned' over whisky tariffs being imposed by Donald Trump

John Swiney at the Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh

John Swiney at the Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh

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John Swinney: 'I would of course welcome' Donald Trump to Scotland

John Swinney congratuated Donald Trump as the election result was revealed

John Swinney congratuated Donald Trump as the election result was revealed

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'Read the room': Scots criticise John Swinney for congratulating Donald Trump

John Swinney has issued a statement following the US election

John Swinney has issued a statement following the US election

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John Swinney issues statement after Donald Trump claims US election victory

John Swinney's Cabinet sat in Ayr on Monday and discussed concerns over Labour's tax raid on farms

John Swinney's Cabinet sat in Ayr on Monday and discussed concerns over Labour's tax raid on farms

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Scottish Government 'profoundly concerned' over Labour tax raid on family farms

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament

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Support for Scottish Labour plunges as voters fear Budget will leave them worse off

Donald Trump has strong Scottish roots but the relationship has long been hostile

Donald Trump has strong Scottish roots but the relationship has long been hostile

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What would a second Donald Trump presidency mean for Scotland?

The First Minister officially endorsed Kamala Harris on Thursday

The First Minister officially endorsed Kamala Harris on Thursday

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Donald Trump responds after John Swinney endorses Kamala Harris

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon (left) and former Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon (left) and former Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson

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Row erupts over Nicola Sturgeon's ITV paycheque as Tories cry 'hypocrisy'

First Minister John Swinney responded after US presidential candidate Donald Trump intervened in the Scottish independence debate

First Minister John Swinney responded after US presidential candidate Donald Trump intervened in the Scottish independence debate

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John Swinney gives pithy response to Donald Trump's Scottish independence comments

Support staff, including teaching assistants, at schools across Perth and Kinross have taken part in two weeks' worth of industrial action

Support staff, including teaching assistants, at schools across Perth and Kinross have taken part in two weeks' worth of industrial action

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Trade unions 'turn on Unison' over strikes targeting John Swinney's constituency

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar (left) and First Minister John Swinney

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar (left) and First Minister John Swinney

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Labour Budget raises '£500 million question for Scotland', First Minister says

John Swinney and Russell Findlay clashed during today's FMQs

John Swinney and Russell Findlay clashed during today's FMQs

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'Some nerve': John Swinney and Russell Findlay clash during heated FMQs Budget debate

Salmond died suddenly after suffering a heart attack on October 12

Salmond died suddenly after suffering a heart attack on October 12

MSPs pay tribute to 'political giant' Alex Salmond in Scottish Parliament

First Minister John Swinney speaking in the Holyrood Parliament on Tuesday

First Minister John Swinney speaking in the Holyrood Parliament on Tuesday

Scottish Government

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John Swinney gives statement amid row over Nicola Sturgeon probe legal advice

The legislation will severely block UNRWA's ability to provide essential services in Gaza

The legislation will severely block UNRWA's ability to provide essential services in Gaza

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John Swinney issues statement as Israel bans UNRWA

John Swinney won't attend Alex Salmond's funeral today

John Swinney won't attend Alex Salmond's funeral today

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John Swinney won't attend Alex Salmond's funeral 'in line with family's wishes'

Alex Salmond and his new SNP Cabinet outside Bute House on May 17, 2007

Alex Salmond and his new SNP Cabinet outside Bute House on May 17, 2007

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A history of the SNP's pledge to reform council tax

The First Minister has pushed for a solution in a letter to Unison

The First Minister has pushed for a solution in a letter to Unison

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John Swinney calls for end to 'unfair' strikes targeting schools in his constituency

The First Minister reiterated calls for Palestine to be recognised as a sovereign state

The First Minister reiterated calls for Palestine to be recognised as a sovereign state

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John Swinney: Immediate ceasefire in Gaza ‘at the heart’ of peace in Middle East

The strike action from Unison is expected to last for two weeks

The strike action from Unison is expected to last for two weeks

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Strikes targeting John Swinney's constituency face key hurdles

Scottish Green co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie

Scottish Green co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie

Scottish Greens

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Patrick Harvie: 'We've brought down an SNP Budget before, we'll do it again'

A protest was held outside the office of John Swinney by Unison members

A protest was held outside the office of John Swinney by Unison members

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'Political ploy': Fury as union members target John Swinney office over pay

First Minister John Swinney and his government need to find support from at least one of the opposition parties in the Scottish Parliament if the Budget is to pass

First Minister John Swinney and his government need to find support from at least one of the opposition parties in the Scottish Parliament if the Budget is to pass

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Scottish Greens could vote against Budget if it cuts funding for councils

Families and supporters of Sheku Bayoh and Allan Marshall hold a remembrance vigil in 2022

Families and supporters of Sheku Bayoh and Allan Marshall hold a remembrance vigil in 2022

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Families of men who died in custody to host vigil at Bute House

Union members protested outside John Swinney's office

Union members protested outside John Swinney's office

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John Swinney ‘deeply disappointed’ as striking union members protest outside office

Strike action has taken place in schools across John Swinney's constituency

Strike action has taken place in schools across John Swinney's constituency

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Striking council staff to stage protest outside John Swinney’s office

It will be John Swinney's first time attending the travelling Cabinet

It will be John Swinney's first time attending the travelling Cabinet

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Ministers heading to Ayr for next travelling Cabinet meeting

John Swinney currently serves as Scotland's First Minister

John Swinney currently serves as Scotland's First Minister

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John Swinney news, interviews and updates on Scotland's First Minister

John Swinney says Scotland and the UK must 'face up' to the colonial past of the Commonwealth Games

John Swinney says Scotland and the UK must 'face up' to the colonial past of the Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games 2026

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Scotland must face up to Commonwealth Games' history, says John Swinney

The First Minister has said he would support the Commonwealth Games being referred to as the Chris Hoy Games

The First Minister has said he would support the Commonwealth Games being referred to as the Chris Hoy Games

Commonwealth Games 2026

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Glasgow Commonwealth Games should be 'Chris Hoy Games', says John Swinney

The Scottish Government offered to pay to repatriate Alex Salmond's body, Alba has confirmed

The Scottish Government offered to pay to repatriate Alex Salmond's body, Alba has confirmed

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Scottish Government offered to pay to repatriate Alex Salmond's body, Alba confirm

All primary schools, nurseries, intensive support settings and two secondary schools in the region were closed on Monday

All primary schools, nurseries, intensive support settings and two secondary schools in the region were closed on Monday

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Several schools in John Swinney’s constituency reopen as strike continues

John Swinney said he still has not decided his final view on assisted dying

John Swinney said he still has not decided his final view on assisted dying

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John Swinney still 'wrestling' with final view on assisted dying

The First Minister will receive an open letter from activists today

The First Minister will receive an open letter from activists today

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Letter to John Swinney will highlight a dereliction of duty

John Swinney has said he would welcome detailed analysis from the UK Government on Brexit costs

John Swinney has said he would welcome detailed analysis from the UK Government on Brexit costs

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John Swinney pushes for detailed analysis on cost of Brexit to UK

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney during a visit to Castlebrae Community High School, in Niddrie, Edinburgh

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney during a visit to Castlebrae Community High School, in Niddrie, Edinburgh

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Strike action closes schools in John Swinney's constituency

Chancellor Rachel Reeves and First Minister John Swinney

Chancellor Rachel Reeves and First Minister John Swinney

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Change 'fiscal rules' so UK can catch up internationally, John Swinney urges Labour

Tributes have poured in for Chris Hoy after he revealed his cancer diagnosis is terminal

Tributes have poured in for Chris Hoy after he revealed his cancer diagnosis is terminal

Tributes pour in for 'hero' Chris Hoy after terminal cancer announcement

John Swinney is to deliver a speech on Monday

John Swinney is to deliver a speech on Monday

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UK faces ‘make or break moment’ in Budget as John Swinney calls for spending

Murray Foote has resigned as the chief executive of the SNP

Murray Foote has resigned as the chief executive of the SNP

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Murray Foote resigns as chief executive of the SNP

The site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon

The site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon

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John Swinney announces £250,000 emergency donation to Middle East relief effort

Photo of traffic and a plume of black smoke from the fatal crash on the M6

Photo of traffic and a plume of black smoke from the fatal crash on the M6

John Swinney expresses condolences after 'heartbreaking' fatal crash on M6